Day 1 lets you experience the cultural sights of the Interior. In the
morning you head out to Nizwa where you can wander through the old souk where
local Omanis sell their wares. The souk huddles within the shadows of the
dominating walls of Nizwa fort. The fort itself offers an insight into what
life would have been like for the Omani people a century or more ago. You then
head on to the Wahiba sands, travelling across the desert plain to your evening
destination. After dropping your bags into your camp you are taken to the top
of the dunes to watch an unforgettable sunset, accompanied by drinks of course!
You will then retire back to the
camp for the night.
Day 2 starts with a viewing of the desert sunrise, should you chose to
get up that early! After an Arabic style breakfast you will head back
through the desert dunes where you will be able to stop at an authentic bedouin
dwelling and buy some of the tribal wares. A short distance from the desert,
nestling up in the mountains, you will find a small oasis of calm, at Wadi
Bani Khalid. This is one of Oman’s most beautiful wadis. You will be able to
relax on its rocks and swim in its cool waters, enjoying the surrounding views,
before heading back to your Muscat hotel for late afternoon.